[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Thompson 9-13-1955; amended 10-3-1955; 5-6-2019 (Ord. No. 19-002). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Bazaar and Raffle Permit Fee Schedule
Bazaars and raffles are permitted in the Town as authorized by Connecticut General Statutes, including without limitation Connecticut General Statutes § 7-170 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time. In accordance with Public Act 17-231, effective January 1, 2018,[1] the Town will be responsible for receiving and monitoring the post-event reporting by the organization.
[1]
Editor's Note: See C.G.S. § 7-182.
Bazaar and raffle permits may be issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations by the First Selectperson. Permit application forms are available on the Town's website or at the Town Clerk's office. The permit application, proof of nonprofit status, and fees shall be submitted to the Town Clerk.
Payment of fees for Class 1 through 7 permits as required by Connecticut General Statutes § 7-170 et seq. shall accompany all permit applications. Such fees shall be set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the Select Board.[1] Payment shall be made payable to the "Town of Thompson" and submitted with the permit application to the Town Clerk.
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Editor's Note: The schedule of fees is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A. 
Bazaar permits may be issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations wishing to run a bazaar in the Town of Thompson. Bazaar permit application fees are on a per-day basis. Examples of bazaar games are 50/50, tea cup, and blower ball games. If total prizes exceed $7,500, the Town shall investigate the qualifications of the organization and verify the facts on the application.
B. 
After each bazaar has been permitted and completed, a verified statement, to include gross receipts, expenses, net profit, and prizes awarded, is to be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Thompson by the organization at the end of the next succeeding month. There is no payment to the Town in conjunction with the verified statement.
A. 
Raffle permits are issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations wishing to run a raffle in the Town of Thompson. There are various classes of raffle permits which are based on factors such as length of time tickets will be sold and the aggregate value of prizes to be awarded. The application fees differ for each raffle permit type. Examples of raffles are cash prizes, duck race, cow chip, frog race, golf ball drop, etc. If total prizes exceed $7,500, the Town shall investigate the qualifications of the organization and verify the facts on the application.
B. 
After each raffle has been permitted and completed, a verified statement, to include gross receipts, expenses, net profit, and prizes awarded, is to be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Thompson by the organization at the end of the next succeeding month. There is no payment to the Town in conjunction with the verified statement.
The First Selectperson shall have the authority to investigate potential violations of this chapter and the applicable state statutes and, in his or her discretion, to protect the public welfare, may immediately suspend or revoke any permit issued under this chapter and order that the person holding such permit cease and desist from the actions constituting any such violation. Any person aggrieved by such order shall have the right to appeal such decision as provided by state statute. In the event the First Selectperson revokes a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, no bazaar or raffle permit shall be issued to such permittee for a period of one year after the date of such revocation.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
Failure of any organization to file the required permit application or verified statement shall be a violation of this chapter. Any organization violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined up to $250.